By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Nearly two years after a landmark entertainment conference at Freetown City Hall, Sierra Leone’s creative community continues to advocate for the realization of the proposed National Auditorium Project, a transformative initiative aimed at elevating the country’s cultural and artistic landscape. The conference, held under the leadership of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — September 1, 2025: In a groundbreaking moment for gender representation in Sierra Leone’s military, the Defence Headquarters of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Alice Koria Sesay as Commanding Officer of the 14 Infantry Battalion, headquartered in Pujehun...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 1, 2025:Sidiki Kondeh, a mechanic formerly stationed at the Navy scrap garage, has been remanded in custody following allegations of theft involving auto parts and tools belonging to a military colleague. The decision was handed down by Magistrate Sao Mamakoh Kallon at Pademba Road Court No. 3 on...Read More
Augustine Sahr Sheku, Chairperson of Kono District Council (from left), Hon. Tamba Lamina, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs , and Gbessay Kargbo, the representative of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office UNDP Sierra Leone/Donald Melvin Mansaray September 1, 2025: At the close of a national workshop in Freetown, UNDP Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially cleared the Minister of Social Welfare, Madam Melrose Karminty, of all allegations related to corruption and misappropriation of donor funds and property. The minister was accused of diverting donor contributions, mishandling food and material donations, and violating procurement procedures during the...Read More
Makeni, Bombali District – August 28, 2025: In a continued effort to reform and strengthen Sierra Leone’s internal security framework, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, under the leadership of Rtd. AIG. Morie Lengor Esq, has embarked on the development of its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2026–2030. Supported by the Government of Sierra Leone and...Read More
29 August 2025: A WHO-supported house-to-house Mpox nationwide campaign in Sierra Leone, valued at a cost of USD 300,000, has significantly reduced the number of Mpox cases countrywide by 50% in one month. This successful campaign, named “Enhanced Integrated Mpox Response (EIMR),” conducted over four weeks from July 9 to August 3, 2025, was led...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 28, 2025: The eUpshift Climate Challenge Final Pitch Event, held at the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, brought together Sierra Leone’s brightest young minds to showcase innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Spearheaded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Directorate of Science,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 28, 2025: The Tanko Environmental Youth group from Kono has emerged victorious at the eUpshift Climate Challenge Final Pitch Event, held at the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown. The event, co-led by UNICEF and the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), showcased the creativity...Read More
